What We Deliver
Mission-critical control and automation for platforms, test facilities and secure sites
Full lifecycle delivery — from requirements capture through to through-life support
Safety, security and availability designed into every system
High-integrity PLC/SCADA, safety PLC and industrial networks
Digital twins, simulation and automated testing to de-risk commissioning
Compliance with defence, safety and cyber standards
Clear documentation and full requirements traceability
Mission Requirements & Architecture
Structured capture of operational, safety, security and performance needs
Alignment to CONOPS, safety cases and mission/test profiles
System architecture, segregation and resilience strategies
Full bi-directional traceability using tools such as Polarion
Feasibility & Optioneering
Early-stage technical and operational feasibility studies
Availability and redundancy concepts including diversity and fail-safe modes
Evaluation of commercial off-the-shelf vs bespoke solutions
Balanced trade-offs across safety, mission effectiveness, cyber resilience and lifecycle cost
Detailed Design & Engineering
High-integrity PLC, safety PLC, SCADA/HMI and network design
Secure zoning and segregation for safety, mission and support functions
Deterministic behaviour, controlled failure modes and predictable recovery paths
Design packages prepared for safety cases, approval and accreditation
Implementation, Verification & Commissioning
Factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) against verified requirements
Digital twins, simulation and automated test methods to reduce risk
Formal verification and validation aligned to defence and safety frameworks
Controlled handover into service with operator training and full documentation
Through-Life Support & Upgrades
Obsolescence management for hardware, operating systems and applications
Managed upgrades and migrations with minimal system downtime
Cyber-secure patching strategies designed for safety-critical environments
Long-term support aligned with platform, facility or mission lifecycle
Typical Mission-Critical Applications
Defence test and evaluation facilities, including ammunition handling and environmental test rigs
Platform support systems: training rigs, emulation platforms and shore-based control systems
Secure and high-hazard sites requiring critical utilities, safety and infrastructure control
Integrated mission support systems for complex trials, data acquisition and automation
Our Assurance Lifecycle
Discover & Define
Workshops, stakeholder interviews, requirements capture
Architect & Analyse
System layouts, safety/security segregation, technology selection
Design & Qualify
Detailed engineering with supporting assurance documentation
Implement & Verify
Build, integration, FAT/SAT and full V&V
Handover & Support
In-service support, upgrades and long-term lifecycle care
Talk to Our Mission-Critical Experts
Whether you’re developing a new platform, upgrading an existing system or maintaining an in-service asset, our team can help define, design and deliver a mission-critical control solution that meets your safety, security and availability requirements.